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A924 NVW

1983 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,864 mi
Last recorded63,864 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Saab 900100,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA924 NVW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 63,864 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 55,660 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 55,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 50,688 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 47,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 47,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 46,862 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including lower arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides including sab-frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,905 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 45,801 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 45,617 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 44,991 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 44,990 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,441 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake only just made limit

offside front tyre has small crack in the side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,118 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,039 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,570 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 43,570 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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A924 NVW is a 1983 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1983 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 100,136 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A924 NVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 43 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A924 NVW registered?

A924 NVW is a 1983 Saab 900, first registered on 17 October 1983.

Is A924 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A924 NVW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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